During an examination of a woman,the nurse notices that her left breast is slightly larger than her right breast.Which of these statements is true about this finding?
A) Breasts should always be symmetric.
B) Asymmetry of breast size and shape is probably due to breastfeeding and is nothing to worry about.
C) Asymmetry is not unusual, but the nurse should verify that this change is not new.
D) Asymmetry of breast size and shape is very unusual and means she may have an inflammation or growth.
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